Pope Francis will be remembered as a man of simplicity, humility and compassion, according to Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. He said the pope’s death would be received with “great sadness” by Catholics and by people the world over.
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The ANZAC Spirit “Lest We Forget” In 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed at Gallipoli. Most were young farmers, labourers or students. They had never seen war before and thought it would end quickly, it didn’t.
On Friday we commemorate those who gave their lives and service for Australia in all the major conflicts. Anzac Day is not a celebration of war but a day of remembrance. A day to be grateful for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
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Fear can be such a paralysing emotion. With its familiar twin, anxiety, it keeps us from acting or thinking constructively and clouds our awareness of grace. In this week’s gospel reading, the disciples are gathered in fear behind closed doors. They are terrified about what may happen next.
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Jokes As soon as she had finished high school, Mary from Dublin shook the Irish dust off her shoes and made her way to London’s West End where she lived her dream and became a successful show business performer. Several years later she returned to her hometown for a holiday. While back in the country
